Child Porn

Child Porn

Things you should know about child pornography charges in Toronto

Q. Have you been charged with possessing or distributing child pornography?

Definition of child pornography is rather broad. It includes photographs, videos, pictures, and even written material (for example, fictional stories) that represent person(s) under 18 years old who are involved in sexual activity, or advocates or promotes it.

Q. What is the minimum penalty for such a crime?

Current minimum penalty for assessing or possessing child porn is 90 days jail. Minimum jail term for distributing is also 90 days. Minimum for making child porn (rather uncommon in Canada) is 6 months in prison.

Q. Does the Crown have to prove that I accessed child porn on purpose? What if I downloaded it accidentally?

The short answer is “yes”. The Crown has to prove that you had a criminal intent, a guilty mind.

Q. How does the Crown go about proving intent in child porn cases?

Child Exploitation police squads in Ontario are equipped with advanced software allowing them to track child porn related activity on the web very efficiently. The police concentrate their efforts on IP addresses from which child porn is assessed numerous times as opposed to those from which it was assessed only once or twice.

Defence Lawyer Against Child Pornography Charges in Toronto

One of the best and most experienced criminal lawyers in Toronto, David Genis, is renowned as a defence lawyer against charges of possession and/or distribution of child pornography (Internet luring).

These cases are incredibly complex and require specialized knowledge of online technical issues. Having had successful experiences with many such child pornography cases, our lawyer is adept at these technicalities and provides our clients with the best possible defence against child pornography charges.

Being accused of a sexual offence involving a child and/or found guilty of such an offence can result in devastating personal and professional situations. It is urgent and crucial to consult a skilled defence lawyer to protect you from this kind of damage.

David Genis is known to possess the knowledge and experience to defend child pornography charges. His law firm is sensitive towards the delicacy of these cases. He understands that his clients are rarely criminals and are oftentimes unaware and shocked when they are charged.